The final part of the project focused on inspiring and engaging a broader group of stakeholders in BW, enabling them to learn from and be inspired by the project’s stakeholders. Two webinars, attended by more than 50 participants from cities and utilities, were presented on models for developing new district heating systems, including financing and organizational aspects. Additionally, the importance of using the Total Cost of Ownership model when selecting technologies was discussed.
Workshop 1: Together with VKU and Deutscher Städtetag
10:30 – 10:35
Technical and Strategic Perspectives on District Heating
Welcome
Representative from VKU / German Association of Cities
10:35 – 11:15
Technical District Heating Solutions
Moderator: Stig Aagaard, Royal Danish Embassy Berlin
Generation mix and production setup, diversification and flexibilization; operation and optimization of existing networks
- Christian Niederbockstruck, Horsens District Heating, Denmark
- 3 technical case presentations
- Open discussion
11:15 – 11:55
Planning and Financing of District Heating
Moderator: VKU / German Association of Cities
- How can we successfully move from strategic heat planning to concrete implementation?
- Max Peters, GEF
- Financing a district heating project – Stadtwerke Ludwigsburg-Kornwestheim
- Open discussion
11:55 – 12:00
Next Steps and Closing Remarks
Stig Aagaard, Royal Danish Embassy Berlin
Workshop 2: In cooperation with the Energy Agency of the Karlsruhe District
1. Welcome
German-Danish expert roundtable based on the participants of the expert workshop “Implementation Solutions Following Municipal Heat Planning” on 10 July 2026 at Buhlsche Mühle, Ettlingen organized by the Energy Agency Karlsruhe District (UEA) and the Danish Board of District Heating (DBDH)
2. Impulse Presentations (10 minutes each)
- Stadtwerke Bruchsal
- Stadtwerke Ettlingen
- Fjernvarme Horsens
3. Open Discussion (45 minutes)
- Generation mix / production setup – diversification and flexibilization
- Operation and optimization (of existing networks)
- Project development (networks, generation) – approaches, models, evaluation
4. Next Steps
Topics for further exchange